A Travel Price Comparison for Families, Couples, and Backpackers Kemi vs. Pecs for Vacations, Tours, and Honeymoons

Should you visit Kemi or Pecs?

Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?

Which city should you visit? Read on to compare the activities as well as the prices of travel for Kemi and Pecs. We'll break down costs for accommodation, food, transportation and more to help you learn more about these two destinations. Then, you can figure out if either of these two places are accessible based on your travel budget, schedule, and interests. So, let's dig into it.

Where Should I go: Kemi or Pecs?

Kemi

Kemi is a town on Bothnian Bay in Lapland, Finland. It's known for the massive Sampo icebreaker, a giant ship built to ply the Arctic waters. The main economic activity in Kemi is centered on two large paper and wood pulp mills and on the only chromium mine in Europe. Kemi also has a claim to fame as the home of the world's largest snow castle (reconstructed every year with a different design). The SnowCastle is usually located at the inner harbor of Kemi.

Pecs

Located in southwest Hungary, Pecs is a pleasant university town with a history that dates back to Roman times - a history evident in its ancient architecture. Some of the most sought after sites include the Early Christian Necropolis, the Mosque of Pasha Quasim, and the Cathedral of Pecs.

For some great organized tour ideas, see Tours for Outdoor and Nature Lovers in Finland, The Best Adventure Tours to Finland, The Best Tours for Seniors to Hungary, and The Best One-Week (7-Day) Tours from Budapest.

When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kemi and Pecs, we can see that Kemi is more expensive. And not only is Pecs much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pecs would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pecs and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Kemi would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Kemi than you might in Pecs.

If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kemi Expensive? and Is Pecs Expensive?.

Which is Bigger, Kemi or Pecs?

Pecs has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Kemi. When comparing the sizes of Kemi and Pecs, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.

When is the best time to visit Kemi or Pecs?

Both places have a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. As both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.

Should I visit Kemi or Pecs in the Summer?

Both Pecs and Kemi during the summer are popular places to visit.

In the summer, Kemi is cooler than Pecs. Typically, the summer temperatures in Kemi in July average around 15°C (60°F), and Pecs averages at about 22°C (71°F).

In Pecs, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Kemi. In the summer, Kemi often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Pecs. Kemi gets 304 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 302 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets less rain in July than Pecs. Kemi gets 50 mm (2 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 61 mm (2.4 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Pecs in the Autumn?

The autumn attracts plenty of travelers to both Kemi and Pecs.

It's quite cold in Kemi in the autumn. In October, Kemi is generally much colder than Pecs. Daily temperatures in Kemi average around 2°C (36°F), and Pecs fluctuates around 13°C (56°F).

Kemi usually receives less sunshine than Pecs during autumn. Kemi gets 82 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 169 hours of full sun in the autumn.

In October, Kemi usually receives more rain than Pecs. Kemi gets 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain each month for the autumn.

Should I visit Kemi or Pecs in the Winter?

The winter brings many poeple to Kemi as well as Pecs.

Pecs can get quite cold in the winter. Be prepared for some very cold days in Kemi. Kemi is much colder than Pecs in the winter. The daily temperature in Kemi averages around -12°C (10°F) in January, and Pecs fluctuates around 0°C (32°F).

In the winter, Kemi often gets less sunshine than Pecs. Kemi gets 19 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Pecs receives 72 hours of full sun.

Kemi usually gets more rain in January than Pecs. Kemi gets 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 39 mm (1.5 in) of rain this time of the year.

Should I visit Kemi or Pecs in the Spring?

Both Pecs and Kemi are popular destinations to visit in the spring with plenty of activities.

Kemi can get quite cold in the spring. In the spring, Kemi is much colder than Pecs. Typically, the spring temperatures in Kemi in April average around -1°C (31°F), and Pecs averages at about 12°C (54°F).

Kemi usually receives around the same amount of sunshine as Pecs during spring. Kemi gets 194 hours of sunny skies, while Pecs receives 187 hours of full sun in the spring.

In April, Kemi usually receives less rain than Pecs. Kemi gets 29 mm (1.1 in) of rain, while Pecs receives 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain each month for the spring.

Typical Weather for Pecs and Kemi